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Clete Blakeman reportedly known to throw yellow flag against Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders’ franchise has had a long, often contentious relationship with NFL officials. We all know the history from Walt Coleman and the Tuck Rule to Gene Steratore and the index card to several other instances that wronged the Silver and Clack. Apparently we need to add another name to the Raiders’ list […]
Wednesday open thread
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Raiders Reacts Survey Week 13: Team’s direction
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders are heading in a new direction on Sunday with the firing of […]
Las Vegas Raiders have little to be thankful for while falling in Week 13 NFL Power Rankings
It certainly doesn’t feel like Thanksgiving week for the Las Vegas Raiders, as the team has little to be thankful for after a double-digit loss to the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. Meanwhile, the Raiders continue to slide down the NFL Power Rankings as the five outlets below have them ranked in the 30s heading into […]
Should Aidan O’Connell be the No. 2 quarterback?
For now, at least, Aidan O”Connell will not be in the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback mix. Sunday, in his first game being on the 53-man roster this season, the third-year quarterback was the No. 3, emergency quarterback Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Thus, the only way he could have played in the game had their […]
Former offensive linemen address Brennan Carroll’s status with Las Vegas Raiders
There are a lot of eyes on what is happening with the Las Vegas Raiders’ and their coaching staff right now and that includes former players. Two former Raiders’ offensive lineman have chimed in on the performance and job status of offensive line coach Brennan Carroll, after the team has allowed 21 sacks in the […]
Many Las Vegas Raiders fans aren’t digging Kyler Murray chatter
Kyler Murray? I don’t like the idea and neither do many Las Vegas Raiders fans. There have been reports that the Arizona Cardinals may part ways with the quarterback and the Raiders could be a fit as he has already been connected to the Raiders next year. We recently asked our community members how they […]
Jack Bech, Dont’e Thornton still not big parts of offense
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class fared in a 24-10 home loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 12 and what it means looking ahead to Sunday’s road game at the Los Angeles Chargers. Ashton Jeanty: The No. 6 overall draft pick continues to play hard through a tough […]
Get paid to scream at TV during Las Vegas Raiders games
We all know it’s been a rough season for the Las Vegas Raiders and thus, it has been a pretty lousy season for all of us who watch the team play. OK, it’s been brutal and I’m sure some of you wonder why you should even bother watching the final six games of this miserable […]
Tuesday community question: Is Thanksgiving food under or overrated?
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2026 Las Vegas Raiders Draft Scouting: David Bailey
Position: EDGE Rusher Height: 6’3 Weight: 250 Stats: 2025 (11 games) – 34 tackles, 16 TFL, 12.5 sacks, PBU, 2 FF, 71 pressures, 22 QB hits, 23% win rate Class/Age: Senior, 21 Team: Texas Tech Positives: First, yes I know Tyree Wilson came from Texas Tech so please don’t get up in arms about another […]
Blowout loss to Cleveland Browns shows Las Vegas Raiders have no direction under Pete Carroll
The Week 12 blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns showed just how far off the 2025 Las Vegas Raiders are from being a competitive team in the league. Both clubs came into the game at 2-8 and, despite having a quarterback making his first NFL start, the Browns jumped out to a 14-0 lead in […]
John Spytek needs to be kept by Las Vegas Raiders in 2026
There might be big changes at top of the Las Vegas Raiders’ organization again. After this awful season, there is a chance that the team could move away from head coach Pete Carroll (or let him walk away at the age of 74) and starting quarterback Geno Smith after just one season with the organization. […]
A Greg Olson refresher
The Athletic has reported Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterbacks coach Greg Olson will be the interim offensive coordinator for the rest of the season to replace Chip Kelly, who was fired on Sunday night. Here is a look at Olson’s career: Last job: He was the quarterbacks coach of the Seattle Seahawks under Raiders coach Pete […]
Las Vegas Raiders keep stumbling in home loss to Browns
When I wrote: “You can’t spell “incompetent” without Pete” seven games into the Las Vegas Raiders 2025 campaign, it was dubbed by some as too harsh. That column was written after the Silver & Black went into they bye week off a 31-0 shellacking by the Kansas City Chiefs and, despite a valiant effort out […]
Thomas Harper adds to long list of Raiders’ bad roster decisions
The Las Vegas Raiders continue to embarrass themselves this season, and the Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns is just another example. The Raiders’ current roster is a collection of bad decisions, making this week’s check-in on old friends sting more as former safety Thomas Harper had a big game for the Detroit Lions. […]
Raiders Week 13: Meet the Chargers
As the Las Vegas Raiders will close Thanksgiving Weekend at AFC West foe, the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday at Sofi Stadium. Kickoff is set at 1:25 p.m. PT. Let’s take a quick look at the Chargers: Record: The Chargers had a bye in Week 12 after playing at Jacksonville in Week 11 in a stunning […]
Early thoughts on Las Vegas Raiders firing Chip Kelly
Sunday night, the Las Vegas Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Here are some thoughts on the move: He deserved it: Let’s get this out of the way right away: Kelly was awful this season. His offense was out of sync and had no personality all season. He seemed stubborn and he and coach Pete […]
Loss to Cleveland Browns moves Las Vegas Raiders closer to quarterback range in 2026 NFL draft
While the Las Vegas Raiders got thoroughly embarrassed by the Cleveland Browns, the good news is that it significantly helps the Raiders in the 2026 NFL draft. Not only does that break the tie between the Raiders and Browns, and means Cleveland will pick after Las Vegas if the two teams finish with the same […]
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Las Vegas Raiders fire OC Chip Kelly
Following Sunday’s 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, the Las Vegas Raiders made the decision to fire offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who was previously made the highest paid offensive coordinator in the NFL this off-season as the Raiders drew him away from Ohio State. The Raiders offense ranked bottom three in majority of offensive categories […]
NFL Week 13 odds has the Las Vegas Raiders as underdogs.
The Las Vegas Raiders are now 2-9 and have lost five in a row. This time it was to the Cleveland Browns, who were not playing well, but dominated the Raiders 24-10 Next week, they are back to face their division rivals in the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers are coming off a bye week […]
In a season of lows, Las Vegas Raiders continue to fall deeper with blowout loss to Cleveland Browns
In a season that has had plenty of low points, the Las Vegas Raiders seem to find a way to fall deeper and deeper into a bottomless pit. The Week 12 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns not only means the Raiders have lost five games in a row and nine out of their last […]
If this isn’t rock bottom for Las Vegas Raider we’re close
The Las Vegas Raiders have been mostly bad for years. So, ranking and comparing rough moments in the franchise is a difficult task. There are so many to consider. And this season has been a series of disappointments under new coach Pete Carroll. Every week, the Raiders see to make more mistake and lose in […]
Las Vegas Raiders completely outplayed by lowly Cleveland Browns
The Las Vegas Raiders are hosting the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Here is everything to need to know about the game: First quarter The Raiders won the coin flip and deferred to the second half. Raiders’ safety Jeremy Chinn was inured on the first drive. He jogged off the field. The Raiders forced the Browns […]